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About the role
Want to make a real difference in mental health care?
Join us as a Health Care Assistant at Manannan Court, where you’ll support people of all ages experiencing psychological distress or mental health disorders.
You’ll work closely with nursing staff to deliver compassionate, high-quality care and contribute to recovery and rehabilitation programmes both on the ward and in the community.
If you're caring, committed, and ready to support others on their recovery journey, we’d love to hear from you!
A workplace that invests in you
✔ Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.
✔ Receive enhanced pay for working unsocial hours including nights and weekends.
✔ A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements; the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
✔ Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.
✔ Free on-site car parking.
✔ Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.
✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Louise.Essex@gov.im.
To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.